The Reef (Haifa) surfForecast / North of Tel Aviv / Israel

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 12 Mar 2026 IST
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The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Reef (Haifa) sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef (Haifa) this week:

The surf forecast for The Reef (Haifa) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Reef (Haifa) in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 17th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 17th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 16th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef (Haifa) over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
N
0.2
SSW
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.8
ESE
0.5
N
1.3
WSW
1.8
W
2
WNW
2.2
WNW
2
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
NW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)626654546577888877765
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)010000000802974145995672771811215426938
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
25
WSW
10
SE
10
ESE
15
NNW
20
E
25
E
30
ESE
20
SE
30
SSW
40
SW
30
W
30
W
25
WSW
5
SSE
10
SE
15
NNW
20
NE
35
ESE
20
SE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
offoffoffcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:58PM
0.25
8:17AM
0.23
7:18PM
0.28
8:24AM
0.27
7:56PM
0.32
8:41AM
0.30
8:28PM
0.36
9:02AM
0.33
8:58PM
0.38
9:25AM
0.36
9:28PM
0.40
9:50AM
0.38
9:58PM
0.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:41AM
0.13
1:18PM
0.18
2:06AM
0.09
1:53PM
0.14
2:30AM
0.06
2:23PM
0.10
2:53AM
0.03
2:52PM
0.06
3:18AM
0.01
3:21PM
0.03
3:43AM
-0.00
3:51PM
0.01
4:09AM
-0.01
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise5:54--5:54--5:52--5:50--5:50--5:48--5:47--
Sunset-5:45--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:49--5:49-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------221242--------2
Temp. °C191816181818172017171716171716161618222318
Feels °C (?)15131516141312151512101111111415139121813
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Information about the The Reef (Haifa) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Reef (Haifa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Reef (Haifa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Reef (Haifa)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Reef (Haifa) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

The Reef (Haifa) is 3 km (2 miles) from Haifa. If you plan a holiday in North of Tel Aviv, look for hotels and other accommodation in Haifa. Haifa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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